𝗛𝗢𝗡. 𝗔𝗟𝗜 𝗔𝗗𝗢𝗟𝗙 𝗝𝗢𝗛𝗡 𝗢𝗣𝗘𝗡𝗦 𝗧𝗛𝗜𝗥𝗗 𝗘𝗗𝗜𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗢𝗙 𝗡𝗢𝗥𝗧𝗛𝗘𝗥𝗡 𝗧𝗥𝗔𝗗𝗘, 𝗜𝗡𝗗𝗨𝗦𝗧𝗥𝗬 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗜𝗡𝗩𝗘𝗦𝗧𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧 𝗦𝗨𝗠𝗠𝗜𝗧

The summit, centered around the theme “Enhancing Trade and Industrial Growth through Strategic Investment and Accelerated Export,” functions as a pivotal platform for dialogue, collaboration, and actionable strategies geared towards transforming Northern Ghana through augmented trade, enhanced industrial productivity, and expanded investment opportunities.

Hon. Ali Adolf John underscored that the summit constitutes a critical forum for dialogue, collaboration, and strategic action towards augmenting trade, boosting industrial productivity, and unlocking investment opportunities within Northern Ghana.

Since its inception, the summit has exerted a significant influence on the economic landscape of Northern Ghana. It has successfully facilitated connections amongst businesses, investors, and policymakers, fostered trade and investment through the establishment of business ties, and promoted the region’s tourism and cultural heritage.

The minister noted that the government, under the stewardship of His Excellency John Dramani Mahama, has introduced an array of policies and programs within the trade, industry, and investment sectors. These encompass the Big Push Infrastructure program, the Export Ghana Policy, the 24-Hour Economy Policy, the establishment of the Women’s Development Bank, the Adwumawura program targeting youth-led businesses, and the National Apprenticeship Programme.

Hon. Ali Adolf John accentuated the necessity of collaboration amongst the private sector, academia, development partners, civil society, and government to synergize efforts aimed at enhancing trade, industry, and investment in Northern Ghana.

The minister highlighted that Northern Ghana presents itself as a strategic gateway for trade, boasting an abundance of natural resources coupled with a youthful and industrious population, thereby rendering the region an attractive locale for investment.

Hon. Ali Adolf John exhorted stakeholders to transcend rhetorical discussions and commit to actionable outcomes during the summit. The focus is to be on forging signed deals, securing investment pledges, cultivating new networks, and establishing partnerships.

The Northern Regional Minister, Hon. Ali Adolf John, attended the Northern Trade, Industry and Investment Summit accompanied by the Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs) in the region. This underscores the collaborative engagement of regional leaders in the summit’s objectives focused on enhancing trade, industry, and investment in Northern Ghana.